tribalfusion001

There is a difference. Nope, better things to do!

I wasn't sure of what was needed and the differences between ILR and FLR.

Just to clarify, she is adamant about not doing LITUK and only wants to apply for FLR in May 2014, she doesn't want to study and wants to work to earn money, I've made her aware of the restrictions of not obtaining ILR.

Our intention is to apply for FLR in person and if obtained to go back to Thailand for maybe 6 to 12 months to live and work, then return to the UK for the remainder of the visa to live and work in the UK, head back to Thailand once the FLR expires. I know that will scupper any future FLR visas.

I don't think she will pass LITUK, last night she stated she didn't want to take it, so that's why I was enquiring about FLR. B1 CEFR should be a problem.

Yes it's under the old rules.

It's been a while since I posted on here, but I'm trying to work ILR or FLR.

Our circumstances are that we are both employed since arriving in the UK in May 2013, my job started in July and my wifes was in June, I work 29 hours per week and my wife 32 hours per week, we both earn £11500 per annum and we live at my parents house.

We have a joint bank account, but no bills or anything else in joint names, how are we supposed to show in May 2014 that we have a life in the UK when applying for the ILR visa? Our incomes are low, too low to rent, my wife has not started studying for LITUK yet, not sure if she wants too either.

To be honest I don't think that a settlemnet visa was a very good idea one year on, I actually enjoyed my life in Thailand more, not sure about my wife though!

What do you think our chances are, positive and non postive comments welcome...

Sorry, didn't do a search, looks like it's covered. I was watching a programme on BBC website called fast:track about Pattaya and cleaning the place up.

I have been numorous times, but I'm neither positive or negative about the place.

Some people think is Pattaya is an ideal family resort, what do you think?

On our visit visa, the immigration officer did ask for the flight details, we had asked for 3 weeks and the return flight was 5 months in the future. I said that things can change and the io agreed.

I see the processing time on the UK Embassy website states all settlement visa's in June were completed within 60 days. Is this 60 working days or Monday - Friday excluding bank holidays or 60 days in total including weekends ? Any ideas.

Working days.

We requested for our application to be fast tracked.

I see, personal family reasons. I thought that was quick, 18 days.

Just to let people know my wife collected her passport today and has been granted her settlement visa she will be back in the UK on saturday! so happy with the british embassy right now!

When did you submit the application kadafi? I thought it was July?

If they include the certificate, then you have been lucky kadafi, slap on the wrists, don't do it again, hope it goes well for you both!

You could appeal if rejected, but would the certificate be viewed as new evidence or additional evidence. Ask Tony from visa plus for an answer.

If they are feeling generous they will accept the certificate, if not they will refuse the application. Would you be able to pass the new guidelines for settlement visas?

Probably not.

This is just my opinion, no facts to back it up. I think the Home Office may have told UKBA to toughen up on applications received before 09/07/2012 and the new guidelines came into force.

There have been two posts in this thread relating to the Embassy ringing the applicant, one was after about 5 days, the visa was processed about 4 to 5 weeks later and the other applicant was contacted about 3 to 4 days before they got the email to say it had processed, this was after 8 weeks of waiting.

I'm only going what people have posted on here and another forum when the Embassy has contacted them, not many people post about UKBA contacting them.

Sometimes they may check certain facts with the applicant in the first few days or in the last few days before a decision is made. The ECA does the ground work by checking the application and then it is forwarded to the ECO for processing, you should still be prepared for a 4 to 10 week wait. The Embassy does not work on the weekends.

I was working in Thailand, but without a work permit, hence the "permitted" in the 2nd refusal letter, I managed to wriggle out of that on the 3rd application and I forgot one of my fathers bank accounts on the 2nd application. The change of sponsor on the 2nd application was due to myself running out of money.

The 1st two applications were quite bad and it shows that mistakes can made when you don't know what you are doing!

I didn't have any help with these applications, was not a member of a forum, just tried to follow the guidelines. Both refusals were from May 2011. I've posted the refusal letters to help people.

I'll dig them out.

3 visit visas, first 2 were refused.

Have to agree with irlguy1, visit visas are not easy to get. My wife had a job when she was granted a visit visa, she didn't go back to the job though, she stayed for 5 months!

Why don't you ask one of the forum sponsors. This is from UKBA guidelines pdf, sup-docs-settlement.

Evidence of English language requirement

You must be able to speak and understand English to a minimum level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

You can meet the English language requirement by:

passing a test with an approved provider and providing a certificate that clearly shows your name and the qualification obtained – this test and provider must be on our list of approved English language test providers;

having a degree taught in English; or

being a citizen or national of a majority English language speaking country (as specified in the Immigration Rules).

There are some exemptions to this requirement. For more information, see the website pages for Partners and families of settled people.

Information about your finances and employment

Do you bank online or have paper statements dixy1964? I bank online and have always included print outs of my bank statements, never had a problem with them, certificates should be originals plus a copy.

You would be best asking for a 2 or 3 week stay in the UK, her new employer may let her have 2 or 3 weeks off in September and then you gained a reason to return.